Elements of Storytelling Vocab

The sequence of events that unfolds around a conflict or character(s).

• Setting

• Conflict

• Plot

• Climax

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

The people, animals, or imaginary creatures that take part in the action of a story.

• Characters

• Character traits

• Voice

• Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The people, animals, or imaginary creatures that take part in the action of a story.

• Characters

• Character traits

• Voice

• Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The time and place in which story events occur.

• Resolution

• Setting

• Suspense

• Plot

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The message about life or human nature that the writer wishes to convey to the reader.

• Topic

• Theme

• Exposition

• Tone

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The narrative method used to tell a story.

• Point of View

• Dialogue

• Theme

• Internal Conflict

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

The distinctive style in which a writer tells a story

• Dialogue

• Voice

• Tone

• Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How a character looks

• Characterization

• Motivations

• Physical traits

• Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Gives background information about characters, conflict, and setting

• Plot

• Exposition

• Rising action

• Falling action

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The story builds up because there are more complications and the conflict is harder for the main characters to resolve

• Exposition

• Climax

• Falling action

• Rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9